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Who will inspire us next?The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Program honors the world’s finest entrepreneurs. Nominations are now open for the India Program. Visit www.ey.com/eoy

Call for nominations 2016

2016 India

145 cities. 60 countries. 1 award.

Nominations close

31 July 2016

Entrepreneurs accelerate economic growth, create jobs and solve complex business issues.

For 18 years, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program has honoured India’s finest entrepreneurs, shining the spotlight on their exceptional stories and putting their achievements on the global stage.

You could be next!

Make a nomination for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Program, India’s most respected business award with global dimensions. Self-nominations are encouraged, but you can also nominate someone you know.

visit at ey.com/in/eoyTo make an online nomination,

What legacy will you create?

World Entrepreneur Of The Year Program

The only global business award program

Every year, award winners from all countries meet in Monte Carlo, Monaco, to participate in the EY World Entrepreneur Of the Year celebrations.

One exceptional entrepreneur is selected from among these many inspiring entrepreneurs from across the globe as the World Entrepreneur Of The Year. The celebrations are as unique as the talent represented by these outstanding entrepreneurs.

You could be the next World Entrepreneur Of The Year!

The world’s most prestigious business award

“The Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year award is probably the most precious recognition as it is an honor for both the country and me personally. “

N. R. Narayana MurthyInfosys Technologies World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2003

“I’m delighted and honoured to receive this prestigious award and accept this in all humility on behalf of 1.2 billion Indians.”

Uday KotakKotak Mahindra Bank World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year India Awards Each year, the most exceptional Indian entrepreneurs compete for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards. In the last 18 years, the EOY India Awards has honoured over 140 exceptional men and women who are building market-leading enterprises that impact the way we live. The Award recognises people who are building a better world for us and whose

lives and achievements are marked by inspiring stories of their passion to excel.

Finalists and winners are honored every year at a gala awards night in the presence of over 400 business leaders and other eminent personalities. Chief guests at these awards have included Dr. Manmohan Singh, Former Prime Minister of India; Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, Hon’ble Vice President of India; Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Hon’ble Union Minister of External Affairs and Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Union Minister of Railways.

2009Anand G. Mahindra Mahindra Group

2008Anil Agarwal Vedanta Resources

2006Tulsi Tanti Suzlon Energy

2005Kumar Mangalam Birla Aditya Birla Group

2004Sunil Bharti Mittal Bharti Enterprises

2003Ratan Tata Tata Industries

2002NR Narayana Murthy Infosys Technologies

2001Brijmohan Lall Munjal Hero Group

2000Mukesh Ambani Reliance industries

1999Subhash Chandra Zee Telefilms

2014Dr. Cyrus Poonawala Serum Institute of India

2013Uday Kotak Kotak Mahindra Bank

2012Adi Godrej Godrej Group

2011Rahul Bhatia InterGlobe Enterprises

2010Dilip Shanghvi Sun Pharmaceuticals

2015Vinita and Nilesh Gupta Lupin

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What transforms around the corner to around the world?

What the Judges look for?

Finalists and winners are selected by an independent panel of judges who are some of the most iconic Indian business leaders. Our Jury has been chaired by eminent business icons such as NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys; KV Kamath, ICICI Bank; Deepak Parekh, HDFC; Adi Godrej, Godrej Group; Rahul Bajaj, Bajaj Auto; RC Bhargava, Maruti Suzuki; Sunil Bharti Mittal, Bharti Enterprises; and Kumar Mangalam Birla, Aditya Birla Group. Nominations on a wide range of criteria, including:

Entrepreneurial spirit

Independent thinking and the ability to sense opportunities and transform them into business achievements

Financial performance

The strength of the organization’s financial track record and provisions for long-term sustainability

Personal integrity and influence

Demonstrating the highest standards of ethics and creating a value system that earns respect globally

Strategic direction

The talent to serve as a mentor and lead in every sphere of business, ensuring success for the entire team

Community

Making a positive impact on the community

Global impact

The foresight to create a business model that can adapt quickly to the challenges and opportunities arising from globalization

Extensive media visibility for our finalists and winners ensures that their exceptional entrepreneurial stories are celebrated by one and all.

The recognition, visibility and credibility your business receives through this unique platform is truly unparalleled in its reach, growing beyond borders and standing the test of time.

Finalists and winners forge new relationships and benefit by joining the most exclusive network of the world’s finest entrepreneurs.

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To nominate, you can do one of the following:

• Complete and return the attached nomination form

• Contact the EOY Helpdesk (call + 91 124 464 4088 or email eoy.india@in.ey.com)

• Visit ey.com/in/eoy to download a nomination form or to make electronic submissions

To be eligible for the award, the nominee must:

• Be an owner/manager of a private or public company

• Be primarily responsible for the recent performance of the company or organization and should have played an active role in its success

• Be an active member of the top management of the company

If this describes you or someone you know, submit your nomination today. Self nominations are encouraged.

Who’s eligible?

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